An automatic conveying device for dispensing and transporting residual laundry detergent pods.

Abstract

This invention discloses an automatic conveying device for removing residual laundry detergent pods, relating to the field of laundry detergent pods. The device includes a base and a frame. The frame is located on top of the base, and a driving component is mounted on top of the frame. The output end of the driving component is connected to a sliding plate. An electric suction cup is mounted at the bottom of the sliding plate. A conveying mechanism is rotatably mounted on the inner side of the base, and a weighing component is mounted on the conveying mechanism. A collection box is mounted on one side of the base, and an electric slider is slidably mounted on the bottom of the sliding plate. This invention uses the electric slider to drive the electric suction cup to the location of the residual laundry detergent pod and place it in the collection box on one side. The electric slider then drives the electric suction cup to reset, and in conjunction with a puncture component, causes the detergent inside the residual laundry detergent pod to leak out and flow into the collection chamber at the bottom. This process achieves the separation and collection of the detergent inside the residual laundry detergent pod from its outer shell.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the field of laundry beads, and specifically to a transportation device for automatically removing defective products in the processing of laundry beads. Background Art

[0002] Laundry beads are a convenient laundry product, usually composed of liquid detergent, synergist, stabilizer, and gel material, etc. They can quickly dissolve and release washing components during the laundry process. Its production process involves multiple steps. First, the key components of laundry beads need to be formulated in a certain proportion. Secondly, the outer shell of the beads is usually made of soluble material, which has the characteristic of quickly dissolving in water. First, the washing liquid is filled into the outer shell, and then it is encapsulated. Encapsulation refers to the process of applying water on the outer shell film and combining the upper and lower films of the outer shell at an appropriate temperature. Subsequently, it needs to be cured for a certain period of time to enable the beads to be stored stably at room temperature. Finally, in the production process of laundry beads, the conveying link is crucial, especially from the production line to packaging, storage, and transportation, etc.

[0003] In the existing processing of laundry beads, the laundry detergent in the outer shell may not be fully filled or overfilled, resulting in a heavier weight. At this time, the laundry beads are conveyed into a collection box on one side through a conveyor belt. It is difficult to sort out the defective products of this kind of laundry beads during this process. Subsequently, it requires manual sorting by staff for the processed laundry beads. This process is too wasteful of manpower and material resources and reduces the overall work efficiency.

[0004] To sum up, it is difficult to sort out the defective products of this kind of laundry beads during the conveying process. Subsequently, it requires manual sorting by staff for the processed laundry beads. This process is too wasteful of manpower and material resources and reduces the overall work efficiency. Summary of the Invention

[0005] Based on this, the purpose of the present invention is to provide a transportation device for automatically removing defective products in the processing of laundry beads, so as to solve the technical problem that it is difficult to sort out the defective products of this kind of laundry beads during the conveying process, resulting in excessive waste of manpower and material resources subsequently and reducing the overall work efficiency.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides the following technical solution: an automatic conveying device for discharging residual laundry detergent pods, comprising a base and a frame, the frame being located at the top of the base, and a driving component being provided at the top of the frame, the output end of the driving component penetrating into the frame and connected to a sliding plate, and one end of the sliding plate penetrating out of one side of the frame, an electric suction cup being slidably provided at the bottom of the sliding plate, a conveying mechanism being rotatably provided on the inner side of the base, and an array of weighing components being provided on the conveying mechanism, and a collection box being provided on one side of the base at the penetration point of the sliding plate;

[0007] An electric slider is slidably mounted on the bottom of the sliding plate, and an elastic airbag is connected to one side of the electric slider. A fixed plate is fixedly mounted inside the collection box, and a collection chamber is formed between the fixed plate and the collection box. An array of puncture components is mounted on the fixed plate. A sliding plate is slidably mounted on the top of the fixed plate inside the collection box, and support airbags are connected to both sides of the bottom of the sliding plate. A corrugated air tube is connected between the support airbags and the elastic airbags.

[0008] By adopting the above technical solution, when the weight of the laundry detergent pod is too large or too small, the electric slider drives the electric suction cup to move to the location of the laundry detergent pod residue, then adsorbs it and places it in the collection box on one side. Subsequently, the electric slider drives the electric suction cup to reset. At this time, the elastic airbag resets and draws back the gas in the supporting airbag. With the cooperation of the puncture component, the detergent in the laundry detergent pod residue leaks out and flows into the collection chamber at the bottom. In this process, the detergent in the laundry detergent pod residue is separated from the outer shell and collected.

[0009] The present invention is further configured such that the top of the fixing plate is convex, and a flow guiding gap is provided between the fixing plate and the inner wall of the collection box.

[0010] Preferably, after the laundry detergent pod residue is punctured by the puncture component, the detergent inside the pod flows towards the top of the fixing plate. At this time, the convex shape allows the detergent to slide to both sides by its own gravity, and then drain into the bottom collection chamber through the guide gap between the fixing plate and the collection box. During this process, it is ensured that the detergent does not accumulate at the top of the fixing plate, which further improves the collection effect of detergent inside the laundry detergent pod.

[0011] The present invention is further configured such that the weighing component includes a groove, a load sensor and a controller, the outer wall of the conveying mechanism is provided with an array of grooves, and the load sensor is installed at the bottom of the groove, and the load sensor, the controller and the electric suction cup are electrically connected.

[0012] Preferably, the worker places the laundry detergent pods into the groove and then weighs the pods using a load sensor. If the weight of the laundry detergent pods does not meet the acceptable standard, the electric slider will move the electric suction cup to the designated position, where it will be removed by the subsequent electric suction cup.

[0013] The present invention is further configured such that the driving component is a cylinder, and the cylinder is used to drive the sliding plate at the output end to slide up and down.

[0014] Preferably, under the action of the cylinder, the sliding plate at the output end can be easily controlled by the operator to slide up and down within the frame, further improving the overall practicality of the device.

[0015] The present invention is further configured such that a feeding motor is provided on one side of the base, and the output end of the feeding motor extends through to the inside of the base and is connected to the conveying mechanism.

[0016] Preferably, by starting the feeding motor on one side of the base, the conveying mechanism can rotate under the action of the feeding motor. By adjusting the rotation speed of the feeding motor, the overall conveying efficiency of the laundry pods can be adjusted.

[0017] The present invention is further configured such that an electric slide rail is provided at the bottom of the sliding plate, and an electric slider is slidably disposed within the electric slide rail, the bottom of the electric slider being connected to the top of the electric suction cup.

[0018] Preferably, the electric slider and electric slide rail facilitate the movement of the bottom electric suction cup to the designated position, thereby completing the subsequent sorting of laundry pods that do not meet the weight requirements.

[0019] The present invention is further configured such that an array of through holes cooperating with the puncture component are provided through the sliding plate, and the through holes themselves are open.

[0020] Preferably, during the subsequent reset of the elastic airbag, the sliding plate will slide downward under the action of gravity. At this time, the piercing component will be inserted into the through hole of the sliding plate to complete the piercing of the laundry detergent pod at the top. The open design facilitates the orderly discharge of detergent on the sliding plate to the bottom fixed plate.

[0021] The present invention is further configured such that a drain outlet is provided on the outer wall of the collection box at the collection chamber, and a control switch is provided at the drain outlet.

[0022] Preferably, the inclusion of a drain outlet and a control switch facilitates regular collection and disposal of detergent within the collection chamber by staff, effectively preventing detergent waste.

[0023] The present invention is further configured such that the connection between the drain outlet and the collection box is sealed.

[0024] Preferably, the sealed design prevents detergent leakage at the drain outlet, further preventing detergent waste.

[0025] In summary, the present invention has the following main beneficial effects:

[0026] 1. This invention incorporates a weighing component on the conveying mechanism. Workers place the processed laundry detergent pods on top of the conveying mechanism, where the weighing component weighs them. If the pods are too heavy or too light, a cylinder drives a sliding plate downwards, which in turn drives an electric suction cup to the location of the remaining pods. The suction cup then picks them up and places them in a collection box on one side. This process sorts the remaining laundry detergent pods during transport, enabling unified collection and reducing the sorting burden on subsequent workers, while also improving the overall conveying efficiency of the device.

[0027] 2. This invention features an elastic airbag located on one side of the electric slider within the electric slide rail. When the electric suction cup picks up laundry detergent pod residue and slides towards a collection box on one side, it compresses the elastic airbag. At this time, the air inside the elastic airbag is expelled into the support airbag by the corrugated air tube, causing the sliding support plate to move upwards. This effectively prevents detergent from splashing from the laundry detergent pod residue when the electric suction cup closes. Subsequently, the electric slider drives the electric suction cup to reset. The reset of the elastic airbag draws back the air from the support airbag, and in conjunction with the puncture component, causes the detergent inside the laundry detergent pod residue to leak and flow into the collection chamber at the bottom. This process separates and collects the detergent from the outer shell of the laundry detergent pod residue, preventing detergent waste and reducing overall production costs. Attached Figure Description

[0028] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of the present invention;

[0029] Figure 2 This is a side perspective view of the present invention;

[0030] Figure 3 This is a bottom view of the present invention;

[0031] Figure 4 This is a top view of the present invention;

[0032] Figure 5 This is a cross-sectional view of the present invention;

[0033] Figure 6 This is a cross-sectional view of the collection box of the present invention;

[0034] Figure 7 For the present invention Figure 3 Enlarged view of A in the middle;

[0035] Figure 8 For the present invention Figure 6 A magnified view of B in the middle.

[0036] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0037] 1. Base; 2. Frame; 3. Cylinder; 4. Conveying mechanism; 5. Weighing component; 6. Sliding plate; 7. Corrugated air pipe; 8. Collection box; 9. Drain outlet; 10. Feeding motor; 11. Electric suction cup; 12. Elastic airbag; 13. Puncture component; 14. Fixing plate; 15. Sliding support plate; 16. Collection chamber; 17. Electric slide rail; 18. Electric slider; 19. Support airbag. Detailed Implementation

[0038] The technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are only used to explain the present invention, and should not be construed as limiting the present invention.

[0039] The embodiments of the present invention will now be described.

[0040] First embodiment:

[0041] Please see Figures 1-8 The automatic conveying equipment for removing defective laundry detergent pods includes a base 1, a frame 2, a conveying mechanism 4, a sorting mechanism, and a collecting mechanism. The conveying mechanism 4 is rotatably arranged inside the base 1, and an array of weighing components 5 is arranged on the conveying mechanism 4. The processed laundry detergent pods are placed in the weighing components 5. Then, a feeding motor 10 is arranged on one side of the base 1, and the output end of the feeding motor 10 passes through the inside of the base 1 and is connected to the conveying mechanism 4. By starting the feeding motor 10 on one side of the base 1, the conveying mechanism 4 can rotate under the action of the feeding motor 10. By adjusting the rotation speed of the feeding motor 10, the overall conveying efficiency of the laundry detergent pods can be adjusted.

[0042] A cylinder 3 is installed at the top of the frame 2. A sliding plate 6 is connected to the output end of the cylinder 3 through the frame 2. One end of the sliding plate 6 extends out of the frame 2. When the weighing component 5 detects that the weight of the laundry pods is too high or too low, the cylinder 3 at the top of the frame 2 will drive the sliding plate 6 at the output end to slide downward. An electric slide rail 17 is installed at the bottom of the sliding plate 6, and an electric slider 18 is slidably installed inside the electric slide rail 17. The bottom of the electric slider 18 is connected to the top of the electric suction cup 11. Under the action of the electric slider 18 and the electric slide rail 17, the electric suction cup 11 at the bottom can be moved to the laundry pods that are not up to standard. The electric suction cup 11 will then adsorb the laundry pods. Afterward, the electric slider 18 will drive the unqualified laundry pods to slide to the collection box 8 on one side. During this process, the laundry pod residues are sorted during the transportation process, and the laundry pod residues are collected in a unified manner, which reduces the sorting burden of the subsequent staff and improves the overall transportation efficiency of the device.

[0043] Furthermore, an elastic airbag 12 is connected to one side of the electric slider 18. A sliding support plate 15 is slidably installed on the top of the fixed plate 14 inside the collection box 8, and support airbags 19 are connected to both sides of the bottom of the sliding support plate 15. A corrugated air pipe 7 is connected between the support airbag 19 and the elastic airbag 12. When the electric slider 18 drives the electric suction cup 11 to slide to one side of the collection box 8, it will squeeze the elastic airbag 12 on one side. As a result, the gas in the elastic airbag 12 will be discharged into the support airbag 19 through the corrugated air pipe 7. Thus, the support airbag 19 supports the sliding support plate 15 upward. When the electric suction cup 11 releases the laundry detergent residue, there will be no detergent splashing.

[0044] A fixing plate 14 is fixedly installed inside the collection box 8, forming a collection chamber 16 between the fixing plate 14 and the collection box 8. An array of puncture components 13 is installed on the fixing plate 14. During the subsequent reset of the electric slider 18, the elastic airbag 12 is also reset, thereby allowing the gas in the support airbag 19 to be drawn back into the elastic airbag 12 through the corrugated air pipe 7. At this time, the support airbag 19 releases its support for the sliding support plate 15, causing the sliding support plate 15 to slide downwards. With the cooperation of the puncture components 13, the detergent in the laundry detergent pod residue leaks out and is discharged into the collection chamber 16 at the bottom. In this process, the detergent in the laundry detergent pods is separated from the outer shell and collected, preventing detergent waste and reducing overall production costs. A drain port 9 is provided on the outer wall of the collection box 8 at the collection chamber 16. A control switch is provided at the drain port 9. The drain port 9 and the control switch make it convenient for staff to collect and process the detergent in the collection chamber 16 regularly, effectively preventing detergent waste. Furthermore, the connection between the drain port 9 and the collection box 8 is sealed, which prevents detergent leakage at the drain port 9, further preventing detergent waste.

[0045] For details regarding the above embodiments, please refer to [link / reference]. Figure 1 The weighing component 5 includes a groove, a load sensor, and a controller. The outer wall of the conveying mechanism 4 is provided with an array of grooves, and a load sensor is installed at the bottom of the groove. The load sensor, the controller, and the electric suction cup 11 are electrically connected. The operator places the laundry detergent pods in the grooves and then weighs the laundry detergent pods using the load sensor. If the weight of the laundry detergent pods does not meet the qualified standard, the electric slider 18 will drive the electric suction cup 11 to move to the designated position, and then the electric suction cup will remove it.

[0046] For details regarding the above embodiments, please refer to [link / reference]. Figure 6 The sliding support plate 15 has a series of through holes that cooperate with the piercing component. The through holes are open. During the subsequent reset of the elastic airbag 12, the sliding support plate 15 will slide downward under the action of gravity. At this time, the piercing component 13 will be inserted into the through hole of the sliding support plate 15 to complete the piercing of the laundry detergent pods at the top. The open shape makes it easy for the detergent on the sliding support plate 15 to be discharged to the bottom fixed plate 14 in an orderly manner.

[0047] Second embodiment:

[0048] Please see Figure 6The automatic conveying device for discharging residual laundry detergent pods shown has an overall structure similar to that of Embodiment 1. The top of the fixing plate 14 is convex, and a guide gap is provided between the fixing plate 14 and the inner wall of the collection box 8. After the residual laundry detergent pod is punctured by the puncturing component 13, the detergent inside the laundry detergent pod will flow to the top of the fixing plate 14. At this time, the convex shape allows the detergent to slide to both sides by its own gravity, and then be discharged into the collection chamber 16 at the bottom through the guide gap between the fixing plate 14 and the collection box 8. During this process, it is ensured that the detergent does not accumulate on the top of the fixing plate 14, which further improves the collection effect of detergent inside the laundry detergent pod.

[0049] In practical operation, the present invention is used as follows: When in use, the worker places the processed laundry detergent pods on the conveying mechanism 4 and puts them into the weighing component 5. Then, the feeding motor 10 on one side of the base 1 is started, and the laundry detergent pods are conveyed to one side by the conveying mechanism 4. During the movement, the weighing component 5 weighs the laundry detergent pods themselves. When the weight of the laundry detergent pods is too high or too low, the cylinder 3 on the frame 2 will drive the sliding plate 6 to move downward. At this time, the laundry detergent pods are adsorbed by the electric suction cup 11 at the bottom of the sliding plate 6. Then, they are moved to the collection box 8 on one side and discharged into the collection box 8 for unified collection.

[0050] Because the bottom of the sliding plate 6 is equipped with an elastic airbag 12, when the electric slider 18 drives the electric suction cup 11 to slide towards the collection box 8, the electric slider 18 will squeeze the elastic airbag 12. At this time, the elastic airbag 12 will expel air into the support airbag 19 in the collection box 8 through the corrugated air pipe 7. Under the action of the support airbag 19, the sliding support plate 15 is pushed upward, thereby ensuring that the detergent residue falling from the electric suction cup 11 will not splash. During the subsequent reset process of the electric slider 18 driving the electric suction cup 11, the elastic airbag 12 will also reset, thereby realizing the backflow of gas from the support airbag 19 into the elastic airbag 12. This causes the sliding support plate 15 to slide downward. With the cooperation of the puncture component 13, the detergent in the detergent residue leaks out and is discharged into the collection chamber 16 at the bottom. In this process, the detergent in the detergent residue is separated from the outer shell and collected, preventing detergent waste and reducing the overall production cost.

[0051] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, these specific embodiments are merely explanations of the invention and are not intended to limit it. The specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples. After reading this specification, those skilled in the art may make modifications, substitutions, and variations to the embodiments as needed without departing from the principles and spirit of the invention, but such modifications, substitutions, and variations are protected by patent law as long as they are within the scope of the claims of the present invention.

Claims

1. An automatic conveying device for dispensing residual laundry detergent pods, comprising a base (1) and a frame (2), characterized in that: The frame (2) is located on top of the base (1), and a drive component is provided on top of the frame (2). The output end of the drive component extends through the frame (2) and is connected to a sliding plate (6). One end of the sliding plate (6) extends through the side of the frame (2). An electric suction cup (11) is slidably provided at the bottom of the sliding plate (6). A conveying mechanism (4) is rotatably provided on the inner side of the base (1), and an array of weighing components (5) is provided on the conveying mechanism (4). A collection box (8) is provided on one side of the base (1) at the penetration point of the sliding plate (6). An electric slider (18) is slidably disposed at the bottom of the sliding plate (6), and an elastic airbag (12) is connected to one side of the electric slider (18). An electric slide rail (17) is disposed at the bottom of the sliding plate (6), and an electric slider (18) is slidably disposed within the electric slide rail (17). The bottom of the electric slider (18) is connected to the top of the electric suction cup (11). A fixed plate (14) is fixedly disposed inside the collection box (8), and a collection chamber (16) is formed between the fixed plate (14) and the collection box (8). An array of puncture components (13) is disposed on the fixed plate (14). A sliding support plate (15) is slidably disposed above the fixed plate (14) inside the collection box (8), and support airbags (19) are connected to both sides of the bottom of the sliding support plate (15). A corrugated air tube (7) is connected between the support airbag (19) and the elastic airbag (12). The top of the fixing plate (14) is convex, and a flow guide gap is provided between the fixing plate (14) and the inner wall of the collection box (8); The electric slider (18) and electric slide rail (17) facilitate the movement of the bottom electric suction cup (11) to the laundry detergent pods that are not up to standard weight. The electric suction cup (11) then picks up the laundry detergent pods. The electric slider (18) then moves the laundry detergent pods to the collection box (8). The sliding support plate (15) is provided with an array of through holes that cooperate with the puncture component (13), and the through holes themselves are open.

2. The automatic conveying device for handling defective laundry detergent pods according to claim 1, characterized in that: The weighing component (5) includes a groove, a load sensor and a controller. The outer wall of the conveying mechanism (4) is provided with an array of grooves, and a load sensor is installed at the bottom of the groove. The load sensor, the controller and the electric suction cup (11) are electrically connected.

3. The automatic conveying device for handling defective laundry detergent pods according to claim 1, characterized in that: The driving component is a cylinder (3), which is used to drive the sliding plate (6) at the output end to slide up and down.

4. The automatic conveying device for handling defective laundry detergent pods according to claim 1, characterized in that: A feeding motor (10) is provided on one side of the base (1), and the output end of the feeding motor (10) extends through the inside of the base (1) and is connected to the conveying mechanism (4).

5. The automatic conveying device for handling defective laundry detergent pods according to claim 1, characterized in that: A drain port (9) is provided at the collection chamber (16), and a control switch is provided at the drain port (9).

6. The automatic conveying device for handling defective laundry detergent pods according to claim 5, characterized in that: The connection between the drain port (9) and the collection box (8) is sealed.

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